Swoope, VA (ZIP 24479) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Swoope is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Swoope has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Swoope has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2020.
Swoope has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Swoope has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Swoope has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swoope was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 10, 1997), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24479 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swoope, VA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Swoope (ZIP 24479) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2020.
Swoope has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24479 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Swoope, VA area (ZIP 24479). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →